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France: The Executive Gives Up on an Immigration Bill in the Immediate Future for Lack of a Majority

The French government has announced that it will not table its immigration bill in the National Assembly in the immediate future. The bill, which was supposed to reform the asylum system and make it easier to deport illegal immigrants, was met with strong opposition from the left and the right.

The government had hoped to pass the bill before the summer recess, but it now appears that it will have to wait until the fall. This is a major setback for the government, which has made immigration a key priority.

The opposition parties have accused the government of trying to pass a "draconian" bill that would make it harder for immigrants to come to France. They have also argued that the bill is unnecessary, as the current asylum system is already working well.

The government has defended the bill, saying that it is necessary to reform the asylum system and make it more efficient. They have also argued that the bill is fair, as it would provide a clear path to citizenship for immigrants who are willing to integrate into French society.

It remains to be seen whether the government will be able to pass the bill in the fall. However, the fact that it has had to delay tabling it is a major setback for its immigration reform agenda.